Harm Quote by William Shakespeare
““I am in this earthly world, where to do harm is often laudable, to do good sometime accounted dangerous folly.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Measure for Measure, 1604
The world often praises harmful actions while condemning good deeds as foolish.
In simple terms: Society can reward bad behavior and punish good.
Question the values that label good as risky.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political activism
- personal integrity
- whistleblowing
- community leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you navigate doing good when it's discouraged?
- What risks are worth taking for moral integrity?
Good actions may be dangerous in hostile environments.